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Early Childhood 
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
BOP STOP 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Events
Events
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2 7:00 PM Pete and Nolan Cavano @ BOP STOP Pete and Nolan Cavano @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Aug
02
Guitarist Pete Cavano teams up with his son and local songwriter, Nolan Cavano, for an evening of original songs and fav... |
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4 9:00 AM Cello Technique Camp 9:00 AM University Circle
Aug
04
A cello at your fingertips and the world at your feet... Advance your cello skills and refine your technique in our thr... |
5 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Aug
05
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
6 6:30 PM All About Jazz 6:30 PM University Circle
Aug
06
"Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking." -- Nina Simone This four-part lec... |
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14 8:00 AM Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Drop In Visit Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Drop In Visit 8:00 AM
Aug
14
Please reach out to Kathy Grau (University Circle registrar) or Hope Ezell (Ohio City registrar) with any questions. Ka... |
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16 7:00 PM Sunny Side, 7 Piece Jazz Band from New Orleans @ BOP STOP Sunny Side, 7 Piece Jazz Band from New Orleans @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Aug
16
The sounds of New Orleans make their way to Cleveland as Sunny Side returns to the BOP STOP. Make sure to bring your dan... |
17 8:30 AM Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Start Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Start 8:30 AM
Aug
17
Monday, August 17: Students stay from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., leaving school after lunch Tuesday, August 18: Kindergar... |
18 8:00 PM Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Aug
18
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
19 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Aug
19
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
20 6:30 PM All About Jazz 6:30 PM University Circle
Aug
20
"Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking." -- Nina Simone This four-part lec... |
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30 7:00 PM Alan Hsiao @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Aug
30
After years of garnering a supportive listenership online, composer and songwriter Alan Hsiao brings his music to the st... |
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Aug
02
BOP STOP
Pete and Nolan Cavano @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 02
BOP STOP
Guitarist Pete Cavano teams up with his son and local songwriter, Nolan Cavano, for an evening of original songs and favorite classics. Tickets to attend this show in person are...
Aug
04
Cello Technique Camp
Tuesday, August 04 to Thursday, August 06, 2026
A cello at your fingertips and the world at your feet... Advance your cello skills and refine your technique in our three-day cello camp! Sessions will tackle various technical challenges for...
Aug
05
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 05
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Aug
06
Music Instruction
All About Jazz
Thursday, August 06
Music Instruction
"Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking." -- Nina Simone This four-part lecture series for adults will cover the...
Aug
13
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Professional Day
Teacher Orientation
Thursday, August 13
Early Childhood
Aug
14
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Drop In Visit
For enrolled families only.
Friday, August 14
Early Childhood
Please reach out to Kathy Grau (University Circle registrar) or Hope Ezell (Ohio City registrar) with any questions. Kathy Grau: KGrau@TheMusicSettlement.org Hope Ezell: HEzell@TheMusicSettlement.org
Aug
16
BOP STOP
Sunny Side, 7 Piece Jazz Band from New Orleans @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 16
BOP STOP
The sounds of New Orleans make their way to Cleveland as Sunny Side returns to the BOP STOP. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes! Tickets for this evening are $25...
Aug
17
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool & Kindergarten Start
First day of school for full day preschool and kindergarten students!
Monday, August 17
Early Childhood
Monday, August 17: Students stay from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., leaving school after lunch Tuesday, August 18: Kindergarten begins 8:30-3:30 schedule (No before- or after-care this week)Full Day students stay...
Aug
18
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, August 18
BOP STOP
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicians with open ears are invited to bring instruments, or any sound making device (drum kit...
Aug
19
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, August 19
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Aug
20
Music Instruction
All About Jazz
Thursday, August 20
Music Instruction
"Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking." -- Nina Simone This four-part lecture series for adults will cover the...
Aug
24
Early Childhood
Kindergarten After Care Starts
Kindergarten Plus students only.
Monday, August 24
Early Childhood
Aug
30
BOP STOP
Alan Hsiao @ BOP STOP
Sunday, August 30
BOP STOP
After years of garnering a supportive listenership online, composer and songwriter Alan Hsiao brings his music to the stage in a highly-anticipated live show. An intimate night of originals showcasing...
Aug
31
Music Instruction
2026 - 2027 Private Music Lessons Begin
Traditional and Suzuki Program
Monday, August 31
Music Instruction